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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22
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September 10th 1887 at the home Of his par
ents near Creagerstown Samuel Jacob in
FAINT sOn Of Geo. w. and Emma Eichelber.
ger, aged one year and three days.
On August Goth, 1887, in Chicago. Mrs Mary
Il. Fisher, in the 88th year of her age, re-
lict of the late John Fisher, formerly o.
Emmitsburg.
On August 9th. 1887, in Emmitsburg dis.
trict, Anna 4. Bender, aged "a years and
25days.
On August 2sth, 1887. in Emmitsburg Mrs
Rebecca Welty, aged IA years, 10 months
and 4 days.
On August cath, 1887, near Lewistown, John
Osborne, infant son. of J. Duvall Shook
aged 8 months and Sdays.
On September end. 1887, in Woolsboro'
Mrs Margaret Baker, in the 9th year OF
her age.
On August 23d 1887 At Bryan. Texas, Eph'
RAM Myers, a native Of Creagerstown
this county, III the 6lst year of bis age.
On August 9th, 1887, near Emmitsburg
John A. G., infant son of Marshall and Ell
len Sayler, aged months and 10 days.
On August Both, 1887, near Logs School.
house, Charles Ellsworth Ecker, aged ~
years 8 months and day.
On September 8, 1887, on the Bruceville road
Abraham Sheets. aged 80 years. 10 mos.
and days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

PUBLIC SALE.-Mrs. NJ. M. Gilds will sell
u lot Of household effects at her former home
in this place, on Saturday next Sec adver.
tlsement IN another column.
Trinity Reformed church celebrated chill
drens' day Sept, 4th The exercises were OF
interesting character, consisting of singing
and Rotations ny the scholars; an essay by
Miss NJ. B. Firor and n reading by the pastor
The floral decorations though not elaborate
were exquisitely fine. In the evening the
monthly meeting of the Cleaners Bencficien,
Society was held. An address by the pastor
and select readings by Miss Laura Slick and
Stewart Cramcr and singing by the choir
constituted the Programme.
Apples church s. S. observed childrens
day on Sept, 18th. The floral and fruit de.
coratons were the most elaborate ever seen
in old Apples church for many day The
children bore their parts well. Their offer.
ings Cor the orphans amounted TO $225.-
The missionary meeting in the evening was
largely attended. Letters from our foreign
missionaries were read by Miss Manzella
HarbauCh and Miss Lillian Groshon The
following financial statement of the pic. mic
was made:
Proceeds; for the sale OF confactiOnaries
1928
Proceeds from collection 4.87
Expenses for band T. CONNECTIONS So O5
Net proceeds $7.S5.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

EDUCATIONAL CoNvENtioN.-On Wednes
day, Thursday and Friday next, Sept. 2sth
9th. 30th. this District Of Maryland Chassis
Reformed Church, will hold an Educatioaal
Convention in Creagerstown, Md. The follow
Ing is q list Of the topics: Wednesdays
q m.,' "Child Training in the Christian
Home" Rev. D. P. Lefever; "The Selection
and Use of the Family Newspaper, Rev.
W. Myer; 2 p. m, 1.-THE Public School,
Prof. D. T. Lakin "The Social Duties OF
Christians" Rev. J. G. Moss = p. m, "How
to improve our Church and S. 3. Music
Rev. L. F. Zinkhan "The Qualifications Of
8. 8. Teachers" Rev. Prot. J. B. Kershner
Thursday-9, a. M, The Stage-Its InAu
ence in the Church" "Rev. G. Clever "The
Power of the Rostrum, Rev. f. r. Deatrick;
. y. M, 1.-THE Literature of the Church fol
the Church." Rev. d. A. Souders; "Meth
DDS of teaching and Lesson Helps" Rev S
M. Hench; Z. p. m. "The Ministry-Its DUAL
ifications," Rev. U. Fl. Heilman; "Benefc
iary Educatien--Its Necessity" Rev. II
Ditzler. Friday-9 q. m, 1.-THE s. S. Sup
erintendent." Rev. G. l.. Staley, d. D.; "Tht
Catechism Means Of Grace" Rev. J. W
Santee, D. D. Up. m, "Thc Help afforded
by our Colleges to the Church." Rev. VIM
Rupp, d. D.; 1.-THE Help needed by oul
Colleges from the Church" Rev T. f. Hoff
meier p. M, "Our Oldest Theological
San,;pary--ItS Listory and Relation To tht
Progress of the Church, Rev J. g. Bow
man "The Present Efforts of the Synods tt
Endow New Proiessorshps," Rev, d. N
Dttma-.
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Fran klinyAle Letter.

EDITOR CLARIoN.--Several weeks ago the
OBSERVER wrote note to the Editor of THE
CLARION, requesting him to deliver THE
CLARION to Franklinville on Wednesday
instead Of Thursday, and we are glad to say
the request was granted and the Editor has
our thanks for the same. This should he
sufficient proof to our worthy Editor to
fully justify him in the belief that our people
are always glad to see and read tho CLARION
and think the time not for distant when the
subscription list from our place will te in
creased. Our Editor is worthy gentleman
and as this is home enterprise our people
as also others should patronize the same of
course it is not for me to say as to who shall
subscribe for TIE CLARION or who shall not,
l am just simply speaking from business
standpoint No doubt before the winter is
over there may be others OBSERVERS to re-
port for The CLARION the thing may get
very interesting and then you know there
will.bc q great demand for the paper. Ipre.
sumo that MIR. C's motto is first come first
served, hence al. who desire TO have THE
CLARION this winter had better subscribe
early so that if anything occurs they will
be prepared for the same. Sometimes We
hear a person say that the paper has too much
advertising matter in it. If you will prove
your desire to advertise home industry by
giving TIM CLARION your support have
no doubt but that the Editor will give you
the worth of your money every time.
Mr.. Jos. F. Livers delivered to his patrons
a carload Of Gold Dust phosphate, an article
which is becoming popular in our section as
grain and grass producer.
MIR. Louis F. Weis prominent produce
merchant of Baltimore city or our young
friend Mr.. c. NJ. Gall made quite handsome
donation to our Sunday School In the shape
of IS large watcrmelons, freight prepaid from
Baltimore city. Now the mystery is which
way shall we make our bow. would sug-
gest that we divide the School and let one
half bow one way and vice versa. They have
our hearty thanks for their kind remembrance
of us, and my prayer is that they may liye
long and prosper IN every way.
Our merchant is getting ready for cold
weather judgidg from the amount of goods
he received last week.
The old grey horse owned by Patrick
O'Conncr went out in the wilderness never
to come back again-when the old grey died.
Patrick you have our sympathy.
Mr. Jacob l.. Myers who is in the employ
Off. G. Chase & Co. for the sale of their nur
scry stock is making good progress in the
business.
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Business Locals.

HELP WANrED.-About October lst, a
girl to do general housework in family In
Mcchanicstown wages g. week.
Inquire at THIS OFFICE.
eY- EMBALMING.-My son has just
returned from Baltimore City, where he has
been attending an Embalming school We
feel able now to give perfect satisfaction to
parties desiring their dead embalmed.
The Corpse will also be preserved with
ICE if desired.
septl5 JAMES CREEGER'
CB THE FIRST IN STOCK. Ten
pieces to select from, of all wool plain and
fancy Trcots.
NJ. C. CRAMER.
Go to Mrs. NJ, T. Harman'e for Ice Cream
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EDITOR CLARION :

EDITOR CLARION -
There is fellow by
the name of observer" writing under the
head OF "Frankhnville Letter, Tin your paper
about prayer-mecting, sunday schools, farm
ers, blacksmiths, store-keepers, millers,
horses, colts, muG-slingeIs aud things. but he
has never taken the pains to relate and de-
scribe to the public the desperate encounter
he (OBsEsvER,) had with Martins Sebright
rooster on the morning Of August 12th, last,
just as day was dawning. He surely OBsEK-
ED that, but reckon forget to note down
the occurrence and it slipped his memory.
May be he'll tell you yet for 1t was real excit-
ing.
In the latter clause Of his last production
he describes the effects of cyclone which
recently occurred in this locality, and most
likely the next startling or at least important
news your readers will get from franklin
vile, will come under the head Of SEMI
ANNUAL BLOW. The "Blow," IN large
letters and your readers may pfoitn 10y xESp-
ing sharp lookout for such heading, which
viii appear in the next issue.
Truly Yours, y
OBSERVER No, 2.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

~ LADIES! LADIES! LADIES! n
Join our class III writing; meets on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday eve for
the next three weeks. Terms for the course
of "a lessons $3.50. You will be treated
first class in every respect and receive hearty
welcome.
Young men you are cordially invited to
to lend US your assistance and favor US with
your presence. Prepare for business life by
acquiring a good plain rapid leglble hand.
writing. Seventeen young men ore now be.
Ing instructed in the beautiful md most use
ful Of all the arts. I can always be found It
". j. II. Rouzer's, and win be glad to 80
you.
Your instructor,
]. NJ. Lantz. Penmau.
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OLD WksTMINIsTER.-Mr. Thomas VIII
liams, residing near Smallwood, this county,
now in his 84th year, sends US the following
In 1920 the city of Westminster was known
as Winchester, so named after the Winches.
ter family, who were the first settlers. Col.
William A. McKellip now couples the old
homestead, and they, the Winchesters owned
all the land at that time, and they leased or
sold lots to those who desired to to build.
My recollection Of the citizens and the In.
dustries is very distinct. There were four
tanners, Yingling, Powder, Fisher and Ma.
thias two hat manufacturers, Hayden and
Kuhns three hotels, Shrlver, Wampler and
Keefcr, and John Logsdon kept a tavern at
the Forks. All that part between the CATH
Ole Church and the Forks was called Irish.
town. Adam Beayer and John Mitten sup.
Piled the citizens with fresh meat; MIR. Trum.
DO had pottery John and Peter Dell were
shoemakers, Grouse blacksmith, two Zepps
were harnessmakers, Michael Barnitz brew
or, j. l.. Wampler surveyor, Richards tailor,
ITOfc CoOpCI LIS. CulDIouSu Auu SolSatC
relieved the Ills of the community, John G.
Cocky g. Bro. were merchants. Mr.. Cocky
died and was buried with Masonic honors in
the old burying ground If any Mason is
living who took part in that funeral let him
answer. Benjamin Yingling was painter,
and Mr.. Sherman kept IL tavern at or near
the residence Of Col John Brooke Boyle.
There may he few errors in the above, If
so will he pleased to have them corrected
Adyocate
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

SAoKY--Have we passed through the tail
of comet or is the remainder OF the surface
of the earth on fire? Such an impenetrable
canopy of smoke as has hung over us has
rarely been seen. Can this be the lndianest
kind of Indian Summer?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Mr.. I. W. 10y has several large pumpkins
in his garden among which the largest meas
ures FIVE feet three inches in circumference
several of them average eighteen inches in
diameter and are not done growing yet the
the vines are as green as before the blossoms
came on them.
Yours Respectfully.
Little Tim"
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New Advertisements.

NJ. G. Cramer,-Bus. Local,
Ross F. Witherow-Third Page.
]. M. Lantz, Writing School-Bus. Local
Help Wauted.-This Office.
Public Sale.-Mrs. NJ. Gilds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

CALL AccHrTED.-Rev. J. B. Focht, who
preached . trial sermon in the Lutheran
church in this place has accepted call from
the congregation In Iewstown, Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

If you will smoke, smoke cigars. boys
please give up cigarettes they stink.
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N. c. CRAMERS

N. G. CRAMERN
store, that they arc
the finest selections
that have ever here
tofore been placed up
on the shelves and
counters in
MECHANICSTOWN
~ Syrup, Syrup. The grandest syup
you ever ste at 40. - 4 30 cts, 1t
ORAMER'b.
II Needles, shuttles, Oll-sewing Ma
chine Supplies.
sep Sat At OsLER's
II WANTED.-Ten Berkshire, or 9TH
or wcll.bred shotes that will weigh from 60
to 100 pounds apiece.
Inquire at
scpts2t TIM Ovsycs.
tB- MONEY wANTED.-Five hum.
dred dollars $500 for two years; the Dor
rover will give y mortgage on Resl aud
Personal property.
~ HOUSE FOR RENT.-On and after
October 1st, six months, 70 April lot. 1888.
the house now occupy on W. Main.st-
sepl-4t. A. Fossman.
II WANTED,-An active man to can.
vass this county for the sale Of popular
household article-ou salary or commission.
Address, so. 50,
sept lst.7t FREDERICK AD.
~ FOR 6ALE-A desirable small prop
erty of 10 acres of land, with house and barn
and oil in good condition, near Eicholtz's
Mill; will be sold cheap, for further infor-
masion call upon the subscriber.
une16tf BERNARD COLLIFLOWER.
tY A splendid case Of forty four apart
ments, made by that Master Mechanic, An
derson Policy, to display my assortment Of
whole and split zephyrs.
NC. CRAMER.
See End page 8r additional B~. Loo,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Mr. jeremiah Weller and wife, of Dayton
O., former residents of this place are visiting
friends here. Mrs. Henry Stokes and Miss
McLain of EmmitsburS visited Miss Katie
Stokes on Tuesday last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Miss Addie B. Lantz Of Deer6eld. Md.
was the guest Of Miss Maggie Roudabush,
several days last week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

The Ministerial Institute at the U. B
church this place, last week, was an occa
sion of much interest. The topics discussed
were live and OF practical import and the
meetings were well attended. They covered
four days; Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

COOP SUGGESTIONS FOR SCHOOL Chill
DREN-The following suggestions by DR..
Lincoln in the Sanitorium are timely: ~ a
comfortable temperature, especially let the
feet be kept warm and dry; (2) good yentila.
ton (3) loose clothing az erect, posture; (5)
little study before breakfast, or directly after
a hearty meal none at all in twilight or late
at night Coy great caution about study after
recovery from fevers; () light abundant, but
not dazzling (S) sun not shining on the desk,
or on Objects in front of the pupil; N) light
coming from the left hand or left and rear
under some circumstances from in front TO-
the book held at right angles to the line of
light, or nearly SO; ON frequent rest by look
up uD distance Of book from eye about fl.
teen inches
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Sheilbarks will be plentiful.
Our grapes do not ripen. Why?

Baseball seems to have its firmest friends
and ablest critics amongst the cigar makers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Prompt attention given to all calls,
Public Office in the DRUG Store.
Private consultation room in the rear Of
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

We have several hundred pounds of good,
whole newspapers, exchanges, for sale cheap.
They have accumulated upon our hands and
we arc anxious to get rid Of them,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Mr.. ID. J. Dutrow has made application fol
the property opposite Mr.. Freshour's black
smith shop. If he succeeds in getting the
same the wheelwright business will be boom
ing in our place. Mr.. Freshour rented bis
shop to Mr. George Warthcn of Taneytown
who will take possession Of the same Apr
lst 1888. We wish you success gentlemen
but fear there will not be enough work to
justify two shops in the place, although in
many cases opposition is the life of business
Mr.. F. would not have rented his shop to
another party had it not been that d. J. D.
told him he intended to leave. Since then
he has concluded to remain if he can secure
place.
OBSERVER.
The Prohibition party of this county, met
in Temple of Honor Hall, East Church street
this city, Saturday morning last. The meet
ing was attended by about fifty members,
and was presided over by. Mr.. Frank B. Sap
pington, with Messrs. Jesse b. Wilson and
J. J. Bielfeld, Secretaries. All persona not
members of either the Democratic or Re-
publican parties were declared entitled 70
seats. After addresses by DR.. D. E. Stone,
J. Oliver Young, DR.. John Ncodemus, F
b. Sappington and others. the following
ticket was nominated State Senator, j.
Holllns Kefauver, Of Middletown; House. OF
delegates, o. Harry Young, Frederick
Willard F. Lowe, Woodville; Lewis Nc,
Bride, hiddletown; Jno. A. Saxton, Woods
boro' Daniel Young, Tuscarora. County
Commissioners, Nathan Maynard Of H.New
Market; VIM. c. Scott. Emmittsburg; Eli
Bradsnburg, jackson NJ. Z Burgee, Wood
vile; Nicholas 0. Cline, Frederick, Judge
of Orphans Court, Jacob =. Perry, Walkers
vile ,Jsoob Young, Of D., Aiddletown ].
Henry Lawson. New Market. SusveyoF,
Jno. p Bell, Buckeystowa.
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We are safe in saying that, excepting
Frederick City, the largest and handsomes'
stock of stoves in the county is to be found
in this place. We have viewed the stock OF
our two dealers, Mr.. Van d. Osler and Mr..
M. ]. Albaugh and are led to make this
statement. Do not so away to buy stoves
there ia no occasion for it.
Mrs Margaret G.lds, widow Of the late
Rev. N. f. Gilds, and her daughter Flora
will make their home in Mt. Vernon, near
New York City. 1t is with a view Of being
nearer to her two sons, William and Frank
both Of whom are engaged in business in
New York City, that Mrs. Glds gives up
the old for new home. She has returned
after visit of several months, to make sale
of her personal property and to arrange fol-
the care of the house owned by her, when
she will return and make her home perma.
ncntly in Mt. Vernon.
The county statement Of Washington coun
ty, is published in all the newspapers of
that county, as usual. 1t is certainly refresh.
ing to note the interest thus manifested by
the commissioners in the encouragement OF
their most efficient efforts for promoting the
the public welfare in the lessening of crime
and the consequent decrease Of expense for
| its suppression. I. cannot lie supposed that
Washington Co., officials are less regardful
of laws than, are ours, and yet our commits.
| sioncrs virtually make the matter Of their
printing monopoly for the benefit Of a cou'
pie of Offices at Frederick Economy is
good and commcndable, but that OF the penny
wise and pound foolish generally over-rcach
es itself. The Washington county officials
are large hearted and appreciate the largest
enlichtment of the entire people. We wish
it understood in the above remarks, as note
ing principle, and not conveying an i'm.
preston of personal grievances, for such We
have not We advocate the greatest good to
the greatest number.-Chronich.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The September term OF
the Circuit Court commenced on Monday
morning last Chief Judge John Richie
and Associate Judge John A. Lynch, on the
bench, DR.. Themes Turner and Joseph NJ.
Ebberts were appointed Court bailiffs; Rufus
RACER bailiff to Grand Jury. and George W.
Webb bailiff to the Petit Jury
Grand Jury.-Lewis G.. Kemp, foreman,
Richard S. Dutrow, Alfred r. Beatty, Isaiah
J. Toms, George w. Sheetenhelm, Reuben
F.Cochran, Joseph r. Darncr, David p. ia
cobs, James A. Elder, Joel j. Marsh, Joseph
c. Cramer, Peter Slookbire, VIM. Ecker,
VIM. II. Kline, Lewis G. Martz, X. G. Reich,
George J. Rhodes Alfred 7. Remsburg, G..
w. Mott G. A. Weller.
Petit Jurl--George w. Myers, john N.
r. Alnutt, Richcrd G. Ketauver, John Whit
more, John J. Summers. Charles w. King,
Thaddells T. Bussard, Edward L. Leather,
VIM. H. Jones, colored; John w. Collberry,
George H. Baker, Burgess Hammond, Ma
thaniel F. Stottlemyer, Thaddeus A, Wastlcr,
Robert Barrick, w illam II. Fogle, Joscphus
yesterday, Joshua Gilbert, David w. Sum
mers, Thomas Derr, Lycurgus N Starr, Yves
ley Forest, Philip Hobbs, John ]. White.
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UPsET.-On very dark night last week,
Mr.. Frank Hesson, in driving down the
mountain, got of the road and upset his
brsn-new buggy. Very slight injury was
done and nobody hurt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Union Bridge is assessed for corporation
purposes, t%5O,OOO; this years levy is 25
cents; revenue $1125. About 0 cents, or
$40 goes for water"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

Union Bridges Fremsn's Fair and parade
last week was success.s
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-09-22

The Frederick Neus says that DR.. Will
hanson Of that town has purchased the
bankrupt stock Of Hughes, late druggist, for
DR.. ]. X. Waters, who will open a drug
store in this place.
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|
| Public Sale.-Mrs. NJ. Gilds.
Mr.. VIM. Martin of Lov's Station has re-
signed his position at Wayncsboro, Pa.
where he was serving as one of the telegraph
operators of the w. Nd. railroad and has &C
cepted position in Washington City. II
is step upward and we congratulate ou1
friend, tho "Owens Creek Boy"
There arc sixteen towns and villages in
this valley, and in point Of population they
stand in the following order: Middletown
BurkAtsville, Jefferson, Knoxville, Barry,
Petersville, Wolfsville, M yersville, Harmony
Bolivar, Ellcrton Broad Run, Foxville, Ian.
der, Garfield and Olive Valley Register.
In THE PRIME OF LIFE. .On Sunday morn.
Ing last, near Smithsburg, Washington Coun-
ty, Miss Nettie G., daughter Of John N
Brown died after brief illness of typhoid
malaria. Her death was sudden and unex-
pected, although she had not been well for
tor several weeks. The deceased was 10
years and months of age.
The Village Record. of Wavnesboro, tells
how Geo. d. Bonebreak, a farmer near that
place, was duped out Of sixty dollars by
lightning rod sharps. They made him be-
lieve they would put up the rods for $3.50,
and that the balls attached to the rods would
make 1t 80 light around his barn after night
thieves would not venture near it.
SALE OF COPPER MINEs.-The Sniyely
copper mines, situated in Hauvers District,
about three miles from Pen Mar, were sold
in Frederick, Nd, Monday, to satisfy the
claim of d. B. Martin & Son, Of that city.
The property sold for sec to David B. Mar
tin, the purchaser to assume mortgage on
the mines Of $500, together with the unpaid
interest thereon Of several years standing.
-~~-~--~-~~~---
Mr.. Abraham Sheets, an Octogenarian of
Taneytown district, died at his residence on
Friday last, and was buried in the Lutheran
cemetery at Taneytown on Saturday. 1t is
said that Mr.. Sheets had selected his tomb
stone and had it erected some time prior to
his decease .-Westminster Sentinel
GURssING.-The following taken from the
columns of this weeks Examiner proves one
thing conclusively; that the Examiner never
attended we'll regulated guessing school:
THE SLATE-All states are liable to be
broken, more especially political ones. The
Democrats of the county-the bosses-have
nearly completed their work Of making a
ticket without holding q convention. At
the present, time the ticket stands about Is fol
lows Senator, Col. L. T. Brien, of Urbana
States Attorney, VIM. Wilcoxon; Sheriff,
Otto Gaver House Of delegates, Jacob Rohr
back, VIM. Chiswell, Carlton Shaffer, Charles
]. Stottlemyer an Christian Zacharias Or
phans' Court, Benjamin G. Fitzhugh, Joseph
A. Gernand and Geo. w. Shank; County
Commissioners. James Houck, ]. Hiram
Taylor. John H. Lighter Cephas NJ. Thorn.
as Surveyor, VIM, H. Hilleary. There may
be change in a few of the above names, but
wo are reliably informed that they are about
as correct as convention can make them.